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Find the equation of the ellipse with foci at (±5,0) and x =36/5 as one of the directrices.
We have ae = 5, a/e =36/5 which give a2 = 36 or a = 6.
∴ e = 5/6
Now, b = a√(1 - e2) = 6√(1 -25/36) = √11
∴ The equation of the ellipse is x2/36 + y²/11 = 1.